Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. I must inform members that the clerk of the committee can only receive motions for the election of the chair. The clerk cannot receive other types of motions, entertain points of order or participate in debate. We can now proceed to the election of the chair.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It has been moved by Ms. Gainey that Patrick Weiler be elected chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? I see none. (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Mr. Weiler duly elected chair of the committee.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It has therefore been moved by Mr. Battiste that Mr. Lemire be elected as second vice‑chair of the committee. Is the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It's five yeas and five nays.